An Evaluation Of Cost And Productivity In Laboratory Medicine Using Computer Simulation

Abstract

Laboratory managers must know the amount of labor and other resources expended to make effective resource decisions. Knowing the average cost per reportable result (ACPRR), the administrator can analyze "make versus buy" decisions, prepare a viable budget, and develop the department's strategic plan. Also, this information allows the administrator to evaluate new and existing instrumentation and procedures based on objective, quantitative data instead of intuition. The purpose of this project was to accurately determine the ACPRR for the Branch Medical Clinic Naval Training Center (BMCNTC), San Diego and compare the cost to a benchmarked reference laboratory. The productivity of the clinic laboratory staff and instrumentation was evaluated to determine which test volume was appropriate for the BMCNTC laboratory based on test frequency, cost, provider/patient needs, and instrumentation capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA372165

Entities

People

  • Mary R. Lacroix

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cell Count
  • Computer Simulations
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Indirect Costs
  • Instrumentation
  • Internal Medicine
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Medical Personnel
  • Naval Training
  • Patient Care
  • Productivity
  • Quality Control
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.